Donna Rolando News
Fire crews extinguish two fires involving mobile homes in Thousand Palms
By Donna Rolando | Jul 22, 2022
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department firefighters extinguished two mobile home fires that started within a quarter mile of each other Wednesday in Thousand Palms.
Two teens arrested after attempted gunpoint robbery in Desert Hot Springs
By Donna Rolando | Jul 21, 2022
Two teens were arrested Tuesday in connection with the attempted robbery at gunpoint of a cannabis delivery driver Monday morning in the city of Desert Hot Springs, City News Service (CNS) reports.
Event founder amid trademark fight: 'We are willing to work with Coachella to ensure Moechella stays alive.'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 20, 2022
Lawyers for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival are attempting to block Washington, D.C., organization Moechella from trademarking its name.
Palm Springs mayor lauds new sister city program as a 'wonderful opportunity for us to increase cultural diversity'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 19, 2022
Palm Springs City Council recently agreed to enter a proposed sister city program with San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
Lawsuit investigations made simple: eDiscovery provides 'quality over quantity'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 18, 2022
The investigation process of litigation can be costly, pose a lot of risks and increase pressure on resources, but using an eDiscovery provider allows for information to be gathered more quickly, more efficiently and with less chance for human error.
Gang member arrested in Desert Hot Springs on multiple warrants: 'An investigation ... resulted in the arrest of [a] convicted felon'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 17, 2022
A documented street gang member and convicted felon was arrested Wednesday after the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force executed a search warrant on a Desert Hot Springs home.
Sheriff's department: 'The search warrant was the culmination of a weapons investigation'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 17, 2022
A weapons investigation by the Coachella Community Action Team (CCAT) resulted in the confiscation of multiple ghost guns on Thursday.
Sheriff's Department: Guest at Coachella Airbnb refused to leave, arrested for possessing a 'ghost gun'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 16, 2022
Two illegal handguns, including a non-serialized "ghost gun," turned up Monday in the possession of a 33-year-old Coachella woman who refused to leave an Airbnb she rented in the city at the appointed time, authorities said.
Palm Springs City Council resolution aims to 'defend the right to reproductive freedom'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 16, 2022
Palm Springs City Council members unanimously approved a resolution Thursday declaring the city a safe place for women seeking abortion services.
Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce to host annual Business Expo at golf course: 'We could not think of a better location'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 14, 2022
The Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce has sent out flyers spreading the news about this year's Business Expo and Taste of Palm Springs "extravaganza", featuring more than 30 valley restaurants and more than 100 local businesses.
Coachella Valley Firebirds sign first two players in team's history: 'we anticipate them having a solid impact'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 13, 2022
On a mission to be a recognized force within the American Hockey League, the Coachella Valley Firebirds have signed their first two players in the franchise's history.
Palm Springs man faces felony charges after allegedly torching kitchen, car
By Donna Rolando | Jul 12, 2022
After setting fire to his kitchen and car, a 58-year-old Palm Springs man faces felony charges that include arson and carjacking—the latter involving a Kia Soul he swiped and then crashed, police said.
Newly appointed sustainability director McCloy 'thrilled and honored to join the City of Palm Springs team'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 3, 2022
Lindsey-Paige McCloy has been named Palm Springs' new sustainability director, a role that finds her eager to help the City continue its efforts to fight the climate crisis.
Coachella Valley offers championship golf, free movies, pool parties and more from July 11-17
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
Coachella Valley is hosting a bevy of enriching and entertaining events from July 11-17.
California state budget allocates $2.5 million to restoration of Palm Spring's Plaza Theatre
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
A recent version of California's state budget plan includes $2.5 million to go toward the restoration of the Plaza Theatre in downtown Palm Springs.
California DOJ breach of personal data leaves decade of concealed carry applicants at risk
By Donna Rolando | Jul 2, 2022
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department has reported a recent breach of personal data at the California Department of Justice (DOJ) involving all who applied for a concealed carry weapon permit in the county between 2011 and 2021.
Man arrested in Indio pleads not guilty to smuggling over 60 pounds of drugs
By Donna Rolando | Jul 1, 2022
A 20-year-old man arrested by U.S. Border Patrol in Indio for allegedly smuggling an astronomical amount of drugs over the border pleaded not guilty Wednesday to four felony counts related to possession and importing of narcotics.
PSPD: 'The Palm Springs Police Department is requesting assistance from our community with identification'
By Donna Rolando | Jul 1, 2022
The Palm Springs Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect who has been involved in several burglaries within the past two weeks.
Marriott Palm Desert locations hiring for 200 open positions
By Donna Rolando | Jun 30, 2022
Marriott Vacations Worldwide is hosting hiring events to fill up to 200 positions across a variety of departments at its five locations in the Palm Desert area.
First monkeypox case treated in Coachella Valley: 'We maintain vigilance to assure safety for our patients and our staff'
By Donna Rolando | Jun 30, 2022
Recent reports from Eisenhower Health have confirmed that the first probable case of monkeypox in Riverside County involved treatment of the patient at a Coachella Valley facility.